January Rainfall and Precipitation in Patagonia

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Patagonia, Argentina in January.

Patagonia, Argentina, a region in Argentina, experiences precipitation in January ranging from low in Comodoro Rivadavia (11 mm (0.4 in)) to heavy in El Chaltén (211 mm (8.3 in)). In January, it is summer. On average, January is the driest month of the year in Patagonia, Argentina.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Patagonia precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Patagonia, Argentina receive in January?

In January, Puerto Madryn typically receives modest rainfall, around 17 mm (0.7 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Patagonia, Argentina in January?

On average, Puerto Madryn has about 3 days days of rain in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Patagonia, Argentina?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Patagonia, Argentina, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Patagonia, Argentina?

Looking at our data, El Chaltén tops the wettest-cities list in Patagonia, Argentina for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 211 mm (8.3 in).

What is the driest city in January in Patagonia, Argentina?

The driest place is Comodoro Rivadavia with an average rainfall of 11 mm (0.4 in) according to our data.

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